New Clients

A warm welcome to Newtown School, St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt), Maungaturoto School, Eltham School, Waerenga-O-Kuri School, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Maungaraki School, Aorangi School (Rotorua), Waihi Beach School, Ngakuru School, Kaingaroa School (Chatham Islands), Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Raki Paewhenua and Mission Heights Junior College who have all joined the Education Services family in the last couple of months.

New Regional Manager for Lower Hutt

It is with much pleasure that we announce the appointment of Adrian Edwards as the new Regional Manager for the Wellington region from the 1st of November 2011.

New Staff Members for Team Rotorua

Welcome to Emma Short, Hayden Jones and Daryl Stewart who have started at our Rotorua office over the last few months.

Auckland Office Move Into New Premsis

On Friday 28 October 2011 the Auckland office will move to 156 Victoria Street West, Auckland. Phone, fax and postal address are to remain the same.
 

 
 
Professional. Cost Effective. Proven Service. But don't just take our word for it...

Geoff Lovegrove
Principal, Lytton Street School, Feilding
Former President, New Zealand Principals' Federation

"Now into our ninth year with Education Services, we have never had any regrets. We needed professional service, easy access, good quality feedback and regular, accurate reporting. They have performed "above and beyond the call", resulting in clean, favourable audits each year. The RELATIONSHIP is important, and we have truly appreciated the efforts the company has made to ensure total satisfaction. I have also worked with a number of smaller schools, and have recommended they consider using Education Services. The company has grown, but has not lost its personal touch. I have no hesitation in recommending them."


 
Kelvin Squire
Principal, Stratford Primary School
Former President, NZ Principals Federation

"Education Services offer a very cost effective and immediate service. They have the personnel with the expertise and integrity that helps to ensure consistent financial reporting to my trustees and the community.
Boards of Trustees may change but the quality of financial reporting remains first class."


  
Charles Oliver
Principal, Wanganui Intermediate School

"We have used Education Services to manage our property arrangements for quite some years but we always managed our own finances with our own staff. We didn't appreciate how vulnerable this made us until our finance executive officer became ill. It was then that we realised the risks we were taking and the Board of Trustees had no hesitation in joining the many schools being financially managed through the team at Education Services. We are in our second year with Education Services and I can honestly say that we not only have peace of mind but we have been able to reduce the cost of managing our finances because we no longer need to employ full time staff just to deal with finance. This change has been a win win for us."


  
Richard Orzecki
National Chairperson, Te Koru Puawai O Aotearoa

"Te Koru Puawai o Aotearoa is a national organisation with 600+ school Boards of Trustees affiliated to it. Since our inception in 2003 Education Services has provided the financial reporting tool that is essential for good governance and management. What I have been impressed with is the staff members that are always willing to meet its clients needs. We receive our monthly reports, we are able to access our financial data via the internet and any requested changes are processed without undue fuss. We are so impressed with the service and the company that we have literature available when we are at regional and or national hui. Nga mihi."


 
Elaine Herbert
Principal, Glenavon School for Young Achievers

"Peace of mind! Knowing that capable, efficient but very approachable people are looking after your financial details - that's pease of mind.
But that's not all! Their price is excellent - the best in Auckland when we joined. What more could we want. You can not go wrong with Education Services."


  
April Tauelangi
Chairperson for Waikato School Trustees Association

"Having worked in trusteeship now for 14 years between different schools - I have experienced both personally in one of my schools and the many comments given us by our membership that Education Services offer a quality service, second to none, to our membership. We all need the benefit of their experience, in these recession times, to enable us to get the best return for our dwindling dollars. They are always professional and willing to assist wherever they can. Just a word of warning though - get to them early, before you make the hard decisions so that they do not become just the financial database but a proactive, supportive and productive member of your school team."


 
Mike Farrelly
Principal, Raumati Beach School

"I arrived at Raumati Beach, never having used Education Services. I wished I had known about them at my previous school! They provide a very efficient, effective service. The ease with which you can obtain information for financial reporting has certainly made my job so much easier. Monthly reports are clear and easy to understand and give me a complete picture of our financial situation. The ability to go online and check for individual codes for current and historical information makes setting up any new school budget simpler and more accurate. Our Board enjoys accurate financial reporting thanks to Education Services. We would certainly recommend them to any school looking for quality financial services."


 
Vaughan van Rensburg
Principal, Pakuranga Heights School

"Eight years ago I was fortunate enough to lead a school who used Education Services. I have since moved schools twice and have very quickly convinced my new board to transfer from their current financial service provider to Education Services. I have worked with the Education Services Team in Wanganui, Rotorua and now with the Auckland team and always received the same high level of service. At Pakuranga Heights we have found their service second to none. We are able to seek advice and support immediately and the Auckland team is on hand to meet at school at short notice. The detailed monthly reports provide my board and our office manager with a clear and accurate picture of our true financial position. I would thoroughly recommend Education Services as an efficient highly professional organisation. You can certainly rely on Education Services."


 
Roger Dempster
Principal, Lynmore Primary School, Senior Vice President Rotorua Principals Association

"We changed to Education services in 2008 due to staff changes and changes to audit requirements. Education Services were quick to establish a personal relationship and customised monthly reports to suit our needs. I appreciated the valuable advice and guidance given along with the accuracy and efficiency. With a new administration officer they made the in putting of our data easy to complete as well creating the ability for us to access historic data and track spending/accounts. Education Services has made managing finances of a large primary school so much easier to manage."


 
Dennis Thompson
Principal, Lyall Bay School

"We are delighted to remain one of the longest standing clients of Education Services in the Wellington region. The outstanding personal and friendly service offered has always been valued, and has remained unwavering over many years. Reports are always presented on time in a simple to understand format. The ongoing high level of accuracy is amazing compared with our previous provider. Education Services also provide a complimentary accounting service to the Wellington Regional Primary Principals' Association which represents over 200 schools. Their willingness to "give something back" to schools is also to be treasured. Thank you!!"


  
Geoff Simes
Principal, Durie Hill School

"Education Services have provided a complete financial property package for our school for many years. Specialising in working with schools, Education Services have knowledge of MOE systems and guidelines second to none. We know that their work will support our school to meet requirements, and with these ever changing, that's important. Financial and property management is inseparable, and the service provided by Education Services to manage this as a package makes sense for us. Monthly and annual financial reporting, annual audit and asset management is stress less. Property planning and review, project management, and the 'financial side" of property projects are taken care of. The work done by Education Services allows our school managers and administrative staff to attend to other work. All in all, it's a very efficient solution!"


 
Geoff Skudder
Principal, Whangarei Primary School

"Whangarei Primary School converted to Education Services in July of 2006 when they took over from the former Northland based School Accounting Support Services (SASS). We have been really pleased with the transition and are really happy with the service offered. The staff is very approachable and obliging. We have found the monthly reports to be very easy to follow and they provide a thorough account of the schools finances. I would thoroughly recommend Education Services as a very professional and efficient provider."


 
Wendy Esera
Principal, Evans Bay Intermediate

"Education Services provides for schools financial management that is second to none. Since arriving at Evans Bay Intermediate School we have changed to Education Services. Having worked with them in my previous school I was well used to the highly effective service that they provide. The job of managing school finances has grown enormously over the years. It is a huge job, far too big for one person in any school office to do. Education Services provide me with complete peace of mind in the critically important area of school finances. The monthly reports which include graphs, allow the Board to see at a glance how well the school is tracking financially throughout the year. The staff at Education Services are superb to deal with too!"


  

Peter Witana
Principal, Kawakawa Primary School

"School accounting is a specialised field that many qualified accountants choose to pass on. In the interests of saving our school money we attempted to manage our own finances. When we found we had no money to finish the school year we realised how inept that thinking was. In our efforts to save our school money, it cost us more than we ever expected. Education Services rescued our school and we now have financial peace of mind delivered by experienced and dedicated experts."


 

Mary Ann Baxter
Principal, Hamilton Girls' High School

"Education Services have provided us with peace of mind over our finances. Their processes are transparent and assist us to ensue we can track our spending at all times. I have appreciated the regular reports. These have enabled each of our budget holders to learn how to control and manage their dimension of the budget. The quality, and the level, of current documentation which is provided in a timely fashion for each Bot meeting monthly is assisting us all to be active members of the whole school team. We are all engaged in overseeing our spending, and setting the budget lines each annual round with increasing understanding and confidence. As a principal I have appreciated the advice and regular updates as well as ongoing discussion which has seen all of us at Board level able to make the most of the meagre funds we have allocated under the guise of the Operations Grant. The other dimension which I have found outstanding is Steve's teams absolute lack of financial jargon, when responding to any of our queries. This has ensured as a layperson I have become increasingly upskilled and confident about articulating in more depth about our finances. Education Services operates with integrity actively living its vision, seeking out and readily implementing any feedback which could improve the fine service we already enjoy. Our relationship means we have more time to dedicate ourselves to engaging with our 21st century learners in the joys of seeing them aspire to fulfil their educational opportunities and achievements."


 

Laurayne Tafa
Principal, Homai Primary School, Auckland

"WOW" what a difference Education Services has made to our efficiency and much more than just fiscal efficiency. It has also allowed us to be more accurate with strategic planning ensuring we get the best value from our funds. Steve was invaluable to our school as we transitioned from a executive officer system to that of Education Services. He assisted our whole office team to get the new systems up and running and ongoing help is readily available and timely - no question is a dumb question for ESL. Steve also walked us through a quality budgeting process and I rate this as some of the most relevant professional development I have received as a first time principal. We have had the freedom of designing our budget with codes to align with school priorities and the reports are extremely easy to use - especially for a new Board. We strongly recommend this service to all schools."


 

Jeremy Edwards
Principal, Northland School, Wellington

"Education Services have been Northland School's financial reporting provider for many years. When I arrived several years ago as a first-time Principal it was with great relief to find that the school's financial services were in excellent hands and that no question of mine was too small or low-level for them to answer. Help was always just a quick phone call away. The detailed, easy to follow monthly reports allow me to keep a supervisory eye on the day-to-day expenditure of the school. The monthly summary sheets provides the Board with a clear easy to follow picture of the school's finances. New accounting requirements and procedures are never a problem for us as Education Services are there to provide up-to-the minute advice and guidance."


 

Nolian Andrew
Principal, Wainui Beach School, Gisborne

"As a first time Principal I have found Education Services to be extremely helpful. They have taken the time to establish a personal relationship with our office manager and myself. The staff have always been willing to take the time to clarify anything I needed to know, more than once if necessary! Throughout the year we are visited by the Ed Services staff who explain clearly any issues we have, and are more than happy to explain our financial situation with our BOT. I have felt very secure in the knowledge that what I was doing financially was correct, especially having to learn all the intricacies of running a school. The reports are very informative and the inclusion of graphs has made it easy for the BOT and myself to see visually that we are on track. Furthermore the level of support we receive is outstanding. I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Education Services."


 
Lorraine Williamson
Principal, Opunake Primary School

"I had used Education Services in other schools prior to my appointment at Opunake and found their service to be highly effective and professional. Opunake had been completing their own accounts and the systems were difficult to follow and the audit process a nightmare. We became clients of ESL three years ago and have never regretted the decision.We access up to date information electronically, receive graphs every quarter and detailed reports are accurate and easy to follow. Time spent processing accounts has reduced greatly and the office administrator finds the system much simpler. Additional assistance is only a phone call away and it is nice to speak directly with the person who prepares our accounts. Our school is 'fund holder' for EHSAS and JSIF projects and accurate reporting to partner schools is made easy with the detailed reports prepared by Education Services. We strongly recommend Education Services to any future clients."


  
Eric Shaw
Principal, Highlands Intermediate School

"Highlands Intermediate School has over many years benefited from the guidance and financial advice of Education Services. We receive regular visits to review and plan the school's finances and have every confidence in the service they provide. It is reassuring to know that Education Services are only a telephone call away to offer support to the school and Board of trustees. There is always a immediate response to and query and they have the ability and expertise to produce the financial reports within a tight time frame to meet the demands of the school. The partnership between Highlands Intermediate school and Education Services is an important one, as financial stability enables the school to continue providing quality education for the students of this school."


  
Rosemarie Ellis
Principal, St Benedict's School (Khandallah)

"St Benedict's school has used Education Services since 2005. We find them very efficient and they provide us with excellent support without fail. Our monthly reports are tailored to our specific requirements and we get a full set of useful data each month. Their staff members are very obliging and are available at any time to assist us with a query or request. We appreciate their work for us and strongly recommend Educations Services to any future clients."


  
Wiremu Pearson
Principal, Tamatea Primary School

"The best move we ever made was getting involved with Steve and the team at Education Services". Their reporting format is simple, clean and easy to understand for all Board Members. Meeting regularly with Steve and the team on our site to look at direction, budgeting, skills and advice has helped our school move forward to a better financial position. We enjoy all communication with the firm and find it easy to meet deadlines knowing that they will deliver what we want when we want it. I have no hesitation in recommending Education Services."


  
  Silks
Chartered Accountants

"Education Services have proven to be leaders in their field of financial management and reporting. The information provided for audit by them is of the highest standard and leads to an effective cost efficient audit.
By contrast the audit function of those schools who take on their own financial management is generally more difficult, which results in significant audit cost increases and delays in completion times.
We commend most highly the professional service provided by Education Services.”


  
  PricewaterhouseCoopers
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

"As we audit a large number of schools, and the audits need to be completed over a short time period, it is imperative the Financial accounts and the underlying records are well prepared and easy to follow. Education Services does take care to make sure that everything required for the audit is there. They are also proactive in their approach to the audit process – ensuring that all issues likely to arise during the course of the audit, have in fact been dealt with before the audit commences.
We certainly appreciate their professionalism and co-operation."